Lean manufacturing is an industry buzzword that many people have heard but not many understand. The core of lean manufacturing is to eliminate any waste in the manufacturing process. That includes wastes of time, talent and energy in addition to the waste of materials. Let’s take a closer look at lean manufacturing and how manufacturers…
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Manufacturers have long since proven their ability to create parts with complex geometries using 3-D printing. One aspect of additive manufacturing even industry insiders tend to underappreciate, however, is using it to lower the cost of producing parts and products. Here’s what all manufacturers need to know about the cost advantages additive manufacturing can offer….
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Being carbon neutral is no longer sufficient for many manufacturers. These green-minded producers are choosing to go a step further, implementing more sustainable carbon negative processes. While they’re appealing to customers who value environmental protection, they’re also contributing to a greener planet and reaping the financial rewards that come along with both. But what can…
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As someone who works in the manufacturing business, you’ve no doubt given quite a lot of thought to the idea of quality. The more you think about it, though, the more you may find it difficult to define. Practically, you might think of quality as a scale ranging from perfect to utterly disastrous. Whenever you…
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If you work in a manufacturing business of any kind, your company’s job is to make sure everything job gets done as quickly and efficiently as possible. But is there really a way to measure something like that? Can you truly determine the best way to do something, and if so, how? As it turns…
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It wasn’t very long ago that China was synonymous with outsourced labor and manufacturing practices for a variety of industries. You couldn’t pick up a product in the store without seeing a “made in China” label somewhere on the packaging. More relaxed labor laws and cheaper employee wages made China the premier location to manufacture…
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Before the Industrial Revolution, everything was designed and manufactured on demand. The innovation of standardization allowed manufacturers to produce parts in large quantities, lowering costs and reducing turnaround time. However, as technology advances, we may be moving once again to manufacturing custom products — but with the same cost- and time-saving advantages as mass production….
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Over the years, the importance of good customer service has become more and more appreciated. In an earlier time, when people had limited options for where to go to procure their goods and services and had limited ability to tell others about their experience, customer service impact was limited. Today’s world, however, is very different….
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On May 9, DowDuPont leaders announced their decision to double manufacturing capacity in Newark, Delaware, the latest investment in continuing their company’s 200-year manufacturing tradition in the state. Newark already boasts a DowDuPont facility employing approximately 200 people, but production in the current facility was reaching capacity. To expand operations, DowDuPont is investing $45 million in a…
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A machine breaking down on the line can send shockwaves throughout your entire manufacturing facility. When you pick up the phone to contact your repair provider, you need confidence that the person on the other end of the line will respond with the same urgency you feel and bring the competency you need to the…
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